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PDLA AP U.S. Government and 2213 11-12 2 1 Politics
This online, college-level course is designed to prepare students for the AP United States Government and Politics exam. Students will study the Constitutional underpinnings and structure of the United States government, issues of politics and political parties, and topics in civil rights and public policy, demonstrating their understanding and acquisition of skills through written work, project-based activities, and practice exams.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Must have at least an overall B in the previous year's honors/AP Social Studies courses.
● Must have no less than an overall A in the previous year's general level English and Social Studies course.
AP Psychology 216 10-12 2 1
The AP Psychology course is a college level course designed to introduce students to the study of behavior and mental processes of human beings and animals. Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. They’ll study core psychological concepts while learning to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful conclusions. In order to receive weighted grading credit for the class, students must earn a B or better in the class (click ​here​ for AP policy). Summer work is required. ​College credit (3 cr) is available for this course through Carlow University. Click ​here for more information on College in High School.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Must have either an A or B in the previous year's honors or AP English course and an A or B in the previous
year's honors or AP Social Studies course.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced in all 3 Keystone Exams. (Sophomores must be
Proficient/Advanced in the 2 Keystone Exams they have taken.)​ OR;
● “A” in the previous year's English course and an A in the previous year's Social Studies course.
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Psychology 217 11-12 1 .5
This course is designed to be an introduction to and survey of psychology and its major principles. Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include sensation and perception, learning, research methods, memory, states of consciousness, emotions, personality, biopsychology, abnormal behavior, and social psychology. The course work and activities will create a bridge between the classroom and the student’s everyday lives by promoting awareness, critical thinking, and metacognition. This course is not approved for ​NCAA credit​.
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PDLA Psychology 2217 11-12 2 1
This two-semester course introduces high school students to the study of psychology and helps them master fundamental concepts in research, theory, and human behavior. Students analyze human growth, learning, personality, and behavior from the perspective of major theories within psychology, including the biological, psychosocial, and cognitive perspectives. From a psychological point of view, students investigate the nature of being human as they build a comprehensive understanding of traditional psychological concepts and contemporary perspectives in the field. Course components include an introduction to the history, perspectives, and research of psychology; an understanding of topics such as the biological aspects of psychology, learning, and cognitive development; the stages of human development; aspects of personality and intelligence; the classification and treatment of psychological disorders; and psychological aspects of social interactions.
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